Teen Dating and Violence

Relationships can be healthy, unhealthy, or abusive.

What is a healthy relationship?In a healthy relationship your partner is not excessively jealous and does not make you feel guilty when you spend time with family and friends. A good partner compliments you, encourages you to achieve your goals and does not resent your accomplishments.

What is an unhealthy relationship?In an unhealthy relationship, your partner may be inconsiderate, disrespectful, or distrustful. Your partner may try to control some part of your life or humiliate you on Facebook or in front of your friends. What is an abusive relationship?In an abusive relationship, one partner exerts power and control over the other. Abuse can be physical, sexual, or emotional. Read more about the warning signs here.

For more information on ending and preventing dating and violence check out these websites:Love is Respect: Take relationship quizzes, live chat, and watch more videos.Break the Cycle: Learn more about how to recognize dating violence and how to get out of an unhealthy relationship.Love is Not Abuse: Read the warning signs and discover more facts about dating violence.